National Consultant – Corruption risk management in the critical energy transition minerals sector

Under the supervision of the Chief of the Field Support Section of UNODC and the substantive guidance of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Anti-Corruption) based in Kinshasa, the UNODC thematic leads in the field of Corruption Risk Management and Environment, as well as in close coordination with designated colleagues from the Vienna-based Field Support Section, the consultant will perform the following substantive duties and responsibilities: Corruption Risk management • Develop desk-based background research for the implementation of the corruption risk management process in one institution involved in the management of CETM in the country (might include Cadastre Minier (CAMI), Service d’Assistance et d’Encadrement des Mines Artisanales et de Petit échelle (SAEMAP), and Cellule Technique de Coordination et de Planification Minière (CTCPM)) • Lead the design, organization and co-facilitate at least two corruption risk management workshops in one institution to be determined based on the above-listed background research and in consultation with FSS/CEB/DTA in Vienna; • Prepare a report of the workshops, including detailed list of identified and prioritized corruption risks Implementation of Risk Mitigation strategies • Provide technical assistance to the selected institution in the implementation of the identified corruption risk mitigation strategies; • Monitor the corruption risk management process and document the impact of the strategies that are implemented; • Contribute to the development of knowledge products, training and advocacy materials, and tools on the role of corruption on the management of CETM; • Provide substantive and logistical assistance in the preparation of events organized by UNODC.

Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Kongo

4.5.-31.10.2026

UNODC has established a leading global position in delivering support to countries to prevent and combat corruption, including corruption related to the management and protection of environmental resources. It is the guardian of the United National Convention against Corruption (UNCAC or the Convention) and secretariat to its Conference of the States Parties. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) acceded to UNCAC since September 2010 and has made the fight against corruption a national priority, recognizing it as a major obstacle to public trust and sustainable development. The DRC anti-corruption authority, l’Agence de Prévention et de Lutte contre la Corruption (APLC) was established in 2020 and launched the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (2022–2026). The DRC possesses some of the world’s richest biodiversity and natural resources, much of which remains underexploited and poorly regulated. In stark contrast to this profound potential, the DRC remains one of the poorest nations of the world. Its mining sector is a key driver of economic development. In 2024, the DRC's economy grew by 6.5%, driven by a 12.8% expansion in the extractive sector, particularly copper and cobalt production. In the context of the global energy transition, the mining sector plays an even more important role for the DRC’s economy as it holds vast mineral wealth, including copper, cobalt, silver, uranium, lead, zinc, cadmium, gold, tin, tungsten, manganese, and coltan. The rising demand and intensified extraction of these minerals also heighten risks of corruption and criminal infiltration. Corruption facilitates and undermines sustainable resource management by weakening regulations and enabling illicit exploitation. Such infiltration is systemic rather than incidental. Therefore, policies and international initiatives aimed at securing the critical energy transition minerals (CETM) supply chains must integrate anti-corruption and crime-prevention measures alongside economic and sustainability objectives. UNODC currently implements the project “Accelerating UNCAC implementation in the DRC”. An important element of this project is supporting authorities responsible for the management of CETM in designing and implementing strategies to mitigate corruption risks. It is in this context that UNODC is seeking a national consultant to conduct background research and to coordinate the corruption risk management processes within one institution in the DRC.

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal justice, economics, human rights, business administration or public administration, international development, political science or social sciences is required; A first level degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of 10 (ten) years of experience in the field of promoting the rule of law is required Experience in delivering trainings on ethics and anti-corruption is required; Experience in drafting analytical reports and tools, including excellent drafting and strong communication skills are required; Knowledge of UNODC’s approach to crimes that affect the environment, as well as to UNODC’s approach to anti-corruption is desirable; Experience implementing corruption risk management processes or compliance is desirable; Experience implementing activities in cooperation with the United Nations or a similar international organization is desirable; Relevant experience in collaborating with or providing technical assistance to the Government of the DRC is desirable;

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in both English and in French are required.

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